How We Organise Ourselves - Unit Letter



Transdisciplinary theme:
How we organize ourselves

Central idea:
People have developed systems of trading

Lines of Inquiry:
Supply and demand
The systems in place to deal with trade
Fair Trade

Teacher Questions:
Why do people trade?
What systems exist to help us trade?
What are the different steps involved in trade?
What is fair trade?
How does trade affect people and the environment?

Electronic Resources
Fair Trade
Fair Trade Fair Trade International; a global organization working to secure a better deal for farmers and workers
Fair Trade and Cocoa
Oxfam
Fair Trade Foundation
Fair Trade USA
Green America - Fair Trade
Fair Trade Hub
Story of Stuff Project The Story of Solutions explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction.

Fair Trade Here you will find a Fair Trade competition, game, quiz and more.

Videos

Tipping the Scale - What is Fair Trade
Take a Step for Fair Trade
Fair Trade: Protecting the Environment
Fair Trade Protecting Lives
Where does coffee come from?
How do bananas come to you?

Where does your food come from?
Food for a Healthy Planet
Where your food comes from
Facts about Chocolate
Coffee history, production, other facts
Where do bananas come from?
History of Rice (rice)

Games
Lemonade Stand
Coffee Shop

Trade Routes
History of trade routes
Trade Routes Development
Interactive Map of Trade Routes